Missing Link Collection

1894 Haeckel Pithecanthropus ape man crop
Pithecanthropus europeaus alalus (european speechless ape-man) by Gabriel Max, 1894, reproduced as Photogravure Plate 29 in Ernst Haeckel " Naturliche Schopfungs-Geschichte"

Yeti. This mythical primate is said to live in the impenetrable thickets of the highest Himalayan forests. The earliest British report of a yeti was made in 1832 by the naturalist B. H. Hobson

Discovery of the Piltdown Man in 1911
BAL4279 Discovery of the Piltdown Man in 1911 by Cooke, Arthur Claude (1867-1951); Geological Society, London, UK; (add.info.: discovered in 1912 by Charles Dawson; )

Sketches at the General Register Office, Somerset House (litho)
1626780 Sketches at the General Register Office, Somerset House (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the General Register Office)

Krao, The Missing Link, exhibited at the Aquarium, Westminster, London, in 1887 (engraving)
585861 Krao, The Missing Link, exhibited at the Aquarium, Westminster, London, in 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krao, The Missing Link)

Krao, The Missing Link, exhibited at the Aquarium, Westminster, London, in 1887 (engraving)
585858 Krao, The Missing Link, exhibited at the Aquarium, Westminster, London, in 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krao, The Missing Link)

Microraptor dinosaur flying, artwork
Microraptor, artwork. Microraptor is a genus of feathered dinosaurs discovered in Early Cretaceous (128-124 million-year-old) deposits in Liaoning Province, China

Male Poupinia hirsuta crab. This crab lives at a depth of around 450 metres in Polynesia. The discovery of Poupinia hirsuta was a great scientific event for carcinologists (specialists in crabs)

Bigfoot. This mythical primate is said to live in the deep forests of North America and Canada. The earliest American report of Bigfoot was made by the explorer David Thompson in 1811

Jigsaw puzzle, artwork
Jigsaw puzzle, computer artwork

Missing cube, artwork
Missing cube, computer artwork

Jigsaw piece, artwork
Jigsaw piece, computer artwork

Ambulocetus, whale precursor, artwork
Ambulocetus pair swimming, artwork. Ambulocetus, meaning walking whale, lived during the Early Eocene (50 million years ago)

Primitive vertebrate, artwork
Primitive vertebrates, Haikouella lanceolata, artwork. H. lanceolata is an extinct, soft-bodied life-form, discovered in Lower Cambrian (520 million-year-old) deposits in Yunnan Province, China

Taung skull
The original type specimen of Australopithecus africanus, known also as the Taung specimen, discovered in 1924 at a lime quarry near Taung in South Africa

Microraptor dinosaurs flying, artwork. Microraptor is a genus of feathered dinosaurs discovered in Early Cretaceous (128-124 million-year-old) deposits in Liaoning Province, China

Dimetrodon pair, artwork. Dimetrodon (meaning two-measure tooth ) lived in the early Permian period, around 270 million years ago

Tiktaalik prehistoric fish, artwork
Tiktaalik roseae, computer artwork. This extinct lobe-finned fish lived during the Late Devonian period (375 million years ago). A Tiktaalik roseae fossil was found in the Canadian Arctic in 2004

Dimetrodon, artwork. Dimetrodon (meaning two-measure tooth ) lived in the early Permian period, around 270 million years ago

1909 First Neanderthal restoration crop2
Reconstruction of the neanderthal Man of Chapelle-Aux-Saints (halftone here treated to avoid moire) by Mr. Kupka (scientifically advised by Marcellin Boule) for the Illustrated London News (ILN)

1909 First Neanderthal restoration crop
Reconstruction of the Neanderthal Man of Chapelle-Aux-Saints (halftone here treated to avoid moire) by Mr. Kupka (scientifically advised by Marcellin Boule) for the Illustrated London News (ILN)

Human chain, one individual missing
Conceptual computer artwork of a human chain with one character missing, representing a missing link

Australopithecus sediba head
Australopithecus sediba. Artwork of the head of a juvenile male Australopithecus sediba hominid, which lived in Southern Africa around 1.8 million years ago

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"Unraveling the Mystery: The Elusive Missing Link" In 1894, Haeckel's discovery of the Pithecanthropus ape man crop ignited a fervor for finding the missing link in human evolution. Scientists and explorers embarked on expeditions to uncover this enigmatic creature that would bridge the gap between humans and apes. Legends of mythical creatures like Yeti fueled imaginations, leaving people wondering if these elusive beings could be the long-sought-after missing link. However, it wasn't until 1911 when hope turned into disappointment with the infamous Piltdown Man hoax, revealing that even experts can be deceived. Sketches at Somerset House's General Register Office depicted an array of peculiar individuals who were believed to hold clues about our evolutionary past. Among them was Krao, known as "The Missing Link, " showcased at Westminster's Aquarium in 1887. This engraving captured public fascination and sparked debates about its authenticity. Meanwhile, Microraptor dinosaurs took flight through mesmerizing artwork, offering glimpses into prehistoric life and raising questions about how these ancient creatures fit into our evolutionary timeline. Nature continued to surprise with bizarre species like Male Poupinia hirsuta crabs - their unique appearance adding another piece to nature's intricate puzzle. And then there were sightings of Bigfoot - a modern-day mystery captivating enthusiasts worldwide but still lacking concrete evidence linking it to our ancestral heritage. Like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle scattered across time, artists created stunning artworks depicting missing cubes or jigsaw pieces symbolizing humanity's quest for answers. These visual representations mirrored our relentless pursuit for knowledge and understanding. As we continue exploring Earth's vast tapestry of life, one thing remains certain: The search for the elusive missing link persists—a journey driven by curiosity and fueled by scientific inquiry—hoping one day we'll unravel this age-old mystery that lies at the core of our existence.